Genesis Wave
Iconic Masters · #164

Genesis Wave

Genesis Wave is a Rare Sorcery from Iconic Masters (164) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.72 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.72
Cardmarket trend €0.42
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Genesis Wave suits collectors and players working on Iconic Masters who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Genesis Wave from Iconic Masters?

Genesis Wave is a Sorcery in Iconic Masters numbered 164. Mana cost {X}{G}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Genesis Wave (164) from Iconic Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Genesis Wave worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.72 for Genesis Wave. Low and high spread runs $1.72 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.42; foil: $1.72; Normal: $0.46. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIconic Masters
Number164
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.72
Cardmarket EUR€0.42
cardmarket $0.42
foil $1.72
Normal $0.46

Card stats

ColorsG

How collectible is Genesis Wave?

Genesis Wave is a Rare printing in Iconic Masters. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for Genesis Wave?

Genesis Wave lists as Sorcery. Artist: James Paick. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Iconic Masters. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2017.

Cactaur's take

Genesis Wave (164) from Iconic Masters should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Genesis Wave is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in Iconic Masters, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.72 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.42; foil: $1.72; Normal: $0.46).
  • Mana cost {X}{G}{G}{G} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.72 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Genesis Wave from Iconic Masters?

Genesis Wave is a Rare Sorcery from Iconic Masters numbered 164 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Genesis Wave worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.72 for ungraded Genesis Wave. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Genesis Wave?

Genesis Wave is catalogued as Rare in Iconic Masters. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Genesis Wave legal in Commander or Standard?

Genesis Wave shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Genesis Wave near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.72. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.